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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,221.04, 3,332.33 and 988.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,221.04, 3,332.33 and 988.34 is: 1,482.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,221.04 : 3,332.33 = 988.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,221.04/3,332.33 = 988.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,221.04x = 3,332.33 × 988.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,221.04x = 3,293,453.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,293,453.43/2,221.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,482.85

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